<p><strong><strong>Are you an exceptional teacher and educational leader who understands that traditional school environments don&#39;t always work for all students?</strong></strong></p> <p><strong><strong>Are you compassionate, patient and determined to help those who have been left behind or who present the biggest challenges?</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>Can you help bring others with you on the journey to improving learning and achievement for every student?<br /></strong></strong></p> <p></p><p>Alesco Illawarra is an independent, non-traditional secondary school for Years 9-12, registered and accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority.  Our main campus is based in Wollongong NSW, and we have additional campuses in Lake Illawarra, Nowra, Vincentia and Bowral.  Our program is for young people who are ready to take responsibility for themselves, their learning and their future, in a safe and supportive environment for change and growth.</p><p></p> <p>We are currently taking applications for the newly created Leadership Team position of Leader of Teaching and Learning.</p> <p>It takes a special kind of person to work at Alesco Illawarra.  Our teachers need to be passionate, skilled and motivated teaching professionals with a commitment to working with students who have barriers to completing their education in mainstream school settings.  We need teachers who want to work in this kind of environment and who have an understanding of trauma-informed models of education.</p> <p>If you have previous experience in a leadership role or have been preparing to take the next step in your career, are inspired to teach innovatively and support the growth and development of other teachers to help students flourish, please send us an application.  The position is advertised as full-time, however we will consider part-time for the right candidate.</p> <p>You can read more in the applicant information package.  Applications must address the selection criteria in the position description, which can be downloaded below.  </p> <p>If you require more information about this position after reading the application package, please contact Louisa Raft, Business Manager, on 02 4226 1622 or e-mail <a href="mailto:alesco&#64;weaillawarra.com.au" rel="nofollow">alesco&#64;weaillawarra.com.au</a>.</p> <p>Alesco Illawarra operates under the auspices of WEA Illawarra, which is a leading not-for-profit provider of Adult and Community Education and a Registered Training Organisation<em>.</em></p>